Asian Cup qualifiers: India lose to Bangla

dhaka: Already out contention for a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup, India suffered another embarrassing defeat, losing 0-1 to Bangladesh in their penultimate Group C match of qualifying round here on Tuesday.

Sheikh Morsalin scored the all-important goal for Bangladesh in the 11th minute to the wild cheer of the capacity crowd at the National Stadium here. The match, though, had been rendered inconsequential as both the sides were out of contention. India got a golden scoring chance in the 31st minute but Lallianzuala Chhangte’s right-footed shot from the top of the box after Bangladesh goalkeeper Mitul Marma was out of position.